The ono fish tacos and burrito were so good! I highly recommend this place right off the bat. The…read morefood was fresh, flavorful, and everything on the menu looked delicious. Definitely worth checking out!

The food here is top-notch quality good. I have had everything on their menu and have not been…read moredisappointed at all. This place is a must try!

Found this cute little spot on yelp and sure glad we did! Our burgers were bomb , plain fries and…read moreirish fries bomb , and service was really great! Just remember, anything worth having, is worth waiting for. So, the food did take some time, but that was no worry for us. In a world where everything is fast pace we could all use some slowing down. Besides, if you're vacationing here, which we are, then there really is no reason to rush. We enjoyed family time while we waited. And worth the wait it was!! If you want a delicious, juicey burger, then stop here!

Not impressed... the "double" Swiss burger was small and the "large" fries were a joke... barely a…read moresnack and over 20 bucks for something worth $10... maybe? Kaleo's serves a great Swiss burger that comes with a huge portion of fries for $16 so next I need a quick dinner option... the burger bus is not a choice for me!

For a non brick and mortar store. I like them!!!! So looking over to the right next to the fruit…read morestand is La Jefa island tacos. Had to get the fish tacos, because you are in Hawaii, the super burrito birria because why not. Was not disappointed on the other hand I was very pleased with my choices . I had to ask for extra pickle pepper , just needed the extra acid and heat. I also had the freshly made churros with cinnamon sugar. Crispy crunchy soft in the middle. Luck I had some vanilla ice cream in the freezer. Perfect match. Service was on spot . Everyone wore masks , they had a dedicated person for taking orders, another cooking, and one doing the final finish work. . Will come back

Ok, finally found this place setup after couple no-shows. Really wanted to like ( or love) the food…read moreafter much anticipation. Pros: friendly/fast service, composite earth friendly containers. Cons: very bland food. Thankfully brought home and doctored up with everything Mexican we had...( onions, salsa, sour cream, hot sauce, Avocado, cilantro, even cheese!)!! Had we bought to take to eat elsewhere, we wouldn't have eaten sadly. No slow cooked authentic taste at all. Hubby had Carne Asada burrito grande, after first bite he said meat was like ground beef. He couldn't see any sour cream, cheese either so he wasn't happy having to put our own toppings on to make it enjoyable. My lengua quesadilla grande was supposed to have extra toppings inside as well but just got meat/cheese. Both meats very diced , and rice/beans also NO flavor, 22 bucks, sadly won't be back.

Their coconut soup is really creamy and delicious and full of beautiful vegetables. Friendly staff…read moreand cute atmosphere. Been raining a lot so got it for take home.

Our old thai restaurant closed down in Keeau and we've been on a hunt for a new thai place. We…read morehappen to see this stand on the side of the road and decided to try it out. We easily found parking. I had the vegetable coconut curry and my husband got the papaya salad and pad thai noodles. Everything was made to order and was pretty fast, the staff was friendly and helpful. My curry was really good and creamy it was a large portion that I took it home and finished the rest. The papaya salad was very refreshing. Our pad thai was really good but the noodles were a bit overcooked and a too sweet for my taste. Next time I wanna try to see if I can get it a little less sweet. But overall I wanna try more next time we are on the island.

We were so lucky to find this spot during our trip around the island! The taco plate was delicious…read moreand filling. Drinks were spectacular too! The limeade was refreshing and the chai is a custom blend by the owners. The owner was friendly and we had a lovely time chatting. There is some outdoor seating available if needed! This food truck is tucked away a little bit, but just follow the signs and park on the street nearby. Casual, make sure to dress for the weather.

If you have ever heard the term "hidden gem", that perfectly describes Saucy Mama's food truck. The…read morefood truck is located about 17 miles south of Hilo airport in Mountain View on the Big Island in Hawaii. Use your GPS map and you will find the hidden gem. The truck is located off the street in a stationary position behind a chain-linked fence. "It doesn't move except during an earthquake", according to Rachel, the friendly, smiling, lovely woman who owns the business. Rachel makes all her food from scratch and her food menu changes each day, except for two main items that you can see in the images: Kalua Pork Taco Plate and African Peanut soup. My tacos were piled high with meat and the raspberry chipotle sauce on the Kalua Pork taco gave it a delicious tropical island twist. My plate consisted of one Kalua pork taco and one chicken taco that was covered in a pineapple chutney that I loved. The Hapa rice (a mixture of white and brown rice) was provided with Rachel's "Awesome Sauce". I mixed the Awesome Sauce into the rice and loved every bite. I also bought the African Peanut soup and let my brother-in-law taste it before me. He took his first spoonful, looked at me and said, "wow!". He took four more spoonfuls and followed each one with another "wow!". I brought a second portion home and everyone who tried it, including me, had the same "wow" reaction. Without hesitation, I suggest you try the taco plate and peanut soup (unless you have a peanut allergy). If you are not a fan of cilantro, let Rachel know since some items have cilantro on (or in) them. Since this is a food truck, and the 4 to 6 food item menu changes daily, you never know what items will be on the menu when you visit. I think you will find something delicious no matter when you visit. My brother-in-law had the spaghetti bowl and raved about how great the sauce tasted. It was a very large portion so his wife got to taste it at home and she also said it tasted great! I also bought 3 of the four 16 ounce soups being served that day: a Thai dish called Jok with shrimp, a meatless taco soup, and a creamy chicken and mushroom soup. All were yummy as stated by all the relatives with whom I shared the soups. Lastly, I bought two limeades, one of which included a blended cucumber, adding an extra layer of flavor to the already delicious, refreshing drink. There is so much to try at Saucy Mama's that I may need to return before I head back home to the mainland. The truck is open for business only Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday between 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM, so be sure to visit only on one of those three days. Did I mention that on the Yelp Top 100 Food Trucks list updated in July, 2025, Saucy Mama's was ranked 38. There are thousands of food trucks all over the United States so to be ranked 38 is quite a distinguished honor! Congratulations, Rachel!!

Absolutely delicious. The portions were huge and everything was so very fresh. The owner was very…read morekind and thoughtful in her cooking. It's very worth going to and I would go back again. Loved it

I ate here for the first time yesterday. Everything was super fresh, packed with flavor and I'm…read morestill thinking about these tacos today! Wishing they were open today :) !!! The birria was amazing, homemade tortillas and we ordered 2 potato tacos and these were so delicious, I don't know how she made the potatoes so good! The sauces were so delicious and she even uses tallow.

There were several food trucks at an event but when I saw the title and smelled the smoke, I made a…read morebee-line for this truck. I really wanted to try the brisket and ribs, but that wasn't possible unless I bought two plates. Chef suggested the brisket, so I got that with two sides of corn. Would the rather flimsy fork and no knife be enough? Oh yeah! The brisket just about fell apart. It was moist, which is hard to achieve; usually it's dried out. It was lightly sauced, enough to complement the meat, not drown it. The corn ears were juicy, also not dried out. I'll be looking for this truck next time I'm on the Hilo side! Gotta try those ribs.

I love the spicy coleslaw, I love the moist beans but more of, the best ribs on the island…read more Brisket? You don't even need a knife. Dave and Mannilyn, keep up the great work. Mahalo, Don

Philly Cheesesteak is absolutely delicious. The pastrami fries are equally as yummy. Staff are…read morevery nice and patient. Don't expect fast food just because it isn't a sit down restaurant. Yumminess takes time. They have chairs to sit on in the shade while you wait.

I ordered the vegan gyro because of a good review on HappyCow. When I called, they said that the…read moresauce is not vegan so vegan ones are served without the sauce. They still ended up giving me the sauce, though? And the food was fine, nothing special or filling. Not worth the price. The fries aren't vegan because of duck fat.

If you're looking for some local style burgers, this is the place! Was in Hilo for a short time but…read moreI made it a point to stop at a few food trucks - Maona being one of them and I'm so happy I did. I don't eat beef but one of the options on their menu was a blackened ono sandwich. I love fish so I'm glad I could get something from here. The lady said their most popular is the bacon mushroom swiss. Sounds good and I'd get it if I ate beef and bacon. The blackened ono burger tasted fresh and came with a bag of chips. The food truck is located on the side of the Prince Kūhio Plaza shopping mall. I think there used to be a Sear's over there. If you're ever in the area, I recommend trying this food truck. Be mindful that they only take cash. Their neighbor is Bite the Eye food truck which is also very good. Support local businesses!

This food truck is the best thing that's happened to Hilo. Absolutely LOVE their burgers and…read moreplates. Make sure you get the kimchi bacon burger & bbq burger. If you don't eat beef, they also have furikake ono which is also amazing. I would go here every week if I could!! Make sure you go right when they open because they sell out!!!!!